Marseille Trip Overview
Discovery tour of the bay of Marseille, from the 2,600 year old town of Le Panier, Old Port to tiny fishing villages scattered along the coast – Vallons des Auffes, Pointe Rouge, Saména, Les Goudes and Callelongue, at the limit of the city. Along the way stop to visit a few of the fishing villages, some haven’t changed in appearance for decades. These tiny ports make you feel you’ve travelled far, but you’re still in the city of Marseille. Most famous of all – Les Vallons des Auffes, today an integral part of the city, created by Italien immigrants in the 17th century who made rope for boats & Les Goudes, a tiny fishing port at the extremity of the bay. Beyond Cape Croisette, Callelongue at the start of the Calanques national park. Lots of opportunity to explore along the way – our final stop return along the coast up to Notre Dame de la Garde the cities principle cathédrale, spectacular views over the city & bay of Marseille.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Starts: Marseille, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur, France
Discovery tour of the bay of Marseille, from the 2,600 year old town of Le Panier, Old Port to tiny fishing villages scattered along the coast – Vallons des Auffes, Pointe Rouge, Saména, Les Goudes and Callelongue, at the limit of the city. Along the way stop to visit a few of the fishing villages, some haven’t changed in appearance for decades. These tiny ports make you feel you’ve travelled far, but you’re still in the city of Marseille. Most famous of all – Les Vallons des Auffes, today an integral part of the city, created by Italien immigrants in the 17th century who made rope for boats & Les Goudes, a tiny fishing port at the extremity of the bay. Beyond Cape Croisette, Callelongue at the start of the Calanques national park. Lots of opportunity to explore along the way – our final stop return along the coast up to Notre Dame de la Garde the cities principle cathédrale, spectacular views over the city & bay of Marseille.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde, Rue Fort-du-Sanctuaire, 13281 Marseille France
This is the highest viewing point over the city and the sea. The cathedral provides 360 degree vistas over the city and not to be missed. Likewise the interior of the Basilique is a treasure of Byzantine architecture. It’s also the location where the American forces liberated the city in 1944.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Port des Goudes, Rue Desire Pelaprat, 13008 Marseille France
An iconic fishing port at the limit of the city. It’s here we’d suggest a stop for lunch as the seafood is freshly caught each day. Just ask us when you book and we will organise a table for you.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Cap Croisette, 13008 Marseille France
Beautiful views over the sea and the Calanque national park.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Callelongue, 13008 Marseille, France
The absolute limit of the city – a beautiful backdrop and hard to realise you are still in the city
Duration: 25 minutes
